All Forum Posts by: Robert Sims

While visiting TL properties in the Birmingham area recently, I came across two properties that I have some interest in:

1. Home that has been abandoned, but is in pretty decent shape. It wouldn't take much to fix it up into a nice home in a nice neighborhood! According to Tax Records, the property is owned by a local Realty LLC. Taxes have been delinquent since 2014. Why would they stop paying the taxes for the past few years? Should I contact them first before I try to get it through the State process?

2. Home that is, again in pretty decent shape. It is on the Tax Lien list from the State, but has a For Sale sign in front of it and it seems to be owned by an LLC in Florida. Taxes have been delinquent since 2016.

Open to suggestions, insight.

Thank you!

@Jonathan Hart

Hey...I was raised in the Wiregrass area...still have a brother in Dothan! Very interested in this area!

@Doug Connolly

CONGRATULATIONS! I enjoy listening to Rob Drum on the Alareia podcasts! Birmingham is an excellent market.

@Denise Evans

Thanks!

@Denise Evans

Getting the yardwork done to prevent the city from assessing a Weed lien is considered preservation?

@denise evans

@deniseevans?

Update 6.18.19: Today I received a certified letter from the son of the deceased owner. Inside is a form: VERIFICATION OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES BY TAX SALE PURCHASER.

The form has been filled in. So I assume I need to sign, and return the form with a receipt for the yardwork (done to keep a lien from being put on by the city because of the high grass). I send that in to the tax office and in a few weeks (I hope) I'll get my initial investment of back taxes + interest + yardwork expenses.

Is this the correct process? Fortunately, I'll be driving over from Texas this Thursday, so I can take care of it in person!

@Denise Evans

Just making sure! Thank you!

@Denise Evans

Got the yard cut this morning and called the Weed Notice Office again to figure out the boat situation.  Unbeknownst to me, there is a small boat on a trailer on the property.  Evidently, the city noticed the sticker is out of date.  He put a notice sticker on the boat that he is about to have it towed.  I have no idea who the boat belongs to.  Am I liable or responsible to the owner if this boat gets confiscated by the city?